Mechanical Superintendent

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent – Surface to join one of the UK's most significant mining and infrastructure developments at Woodsmith Mine, near Whitby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance leader to oversee the safe, reliable and efficient operation of surface mechanical assets while leading and developing a dedicated mechanical maintenance team within a demanding industrial environment.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of surface mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and operational performance. Your role will focus on maintaining critical site infrastructure, delivering effective preventative maintenance programmes, coordinating reactive maintenance and maximising equipment availability and reliability.

Location: Woodsmith Underground Mine, Sneaton, Whitby YO22 5JE, Travel in – Out of site by company Bus from Park & Ride

Hours of work:

8 consecutive 12-hour night shifts, followed by 6 days off, then 8 consecutive 12-hour day shifts, before repeating the rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Mechanical Maintenance Team on site.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring Health & Safety always remains the highest priority.
• Manage teams working across 12-hour day and night shifts, while operating in a day-based leadership role (07:00 - 16:00).
• Plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work is accurately recorded and uploaded into the maintenance management system.
• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of:
• Conveyors
• Pumps
• Dewatering systems
• Ventilation equipment
• Pipework systems
• Surface plant and infrastructure assets
• Deliver weekly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance activities, minimising downtime, and operational disruption.
• Ensure all plant, vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained, serviced, and inspected appropriately.
• Manage maintenance shutdowns and maintenance budgets.
• Control and maintain critical spare parts inventories.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant mining, environmental, and health & safety legislation.

About You:

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience within heavy industrial environments, mining, quarrying, mineral processing, utilities, manufacturing, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Water treatment plants
• Saline treatment systems
• Proven experience leading mechanical maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of asset reliability and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing maintenance planning, shutdowns, and spare parts strategies.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

About Us:

At GFM we pride ourselves on service, innovation and the ongoing relationships we have with our client. We are not simply a facilities management company.

By building lasting relationships with over 100 clients GFM have become one of the countries leading FM companies.

We offer a full spectrum of FM services, including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security, horticulture, environment and energy.

Which can be delivered as a single line or a tailored bundle, but what GFM do best is offer fully integrated bespoke solutions.

Safeguarding Statement:

Grosvenor House Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the workplace.